Hovey, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
37°53′32″N 87°56′31″W / 37.89222°N 87.94194°W / 37.89222; -87.94194[1]
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Hovey is an unincorporated community in Point Township, Posey County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
A post office was established at Hovey in 1881, and remained in operation until 1902.[2] The community was named after a family of settlers.[3]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hovey, Indiana
- ^ "Posey County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 171. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
The name is for a local family.
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Municipalities and communities of Posey County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Mount Vernon
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communities
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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